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What is the difference between an oval and oblong table cloth?
The basic difference between oblong and oval is the shape at the short end. i.e. An oval is rounded at the short end and straight in the middle. To draw them it can be represented as [] =oblong (rectangular) & 0 =oval A true oval tapers to the ends, while an oblong shape has parallel sides (an oblong is an extended square or circle). So if your intent is to put a tablecloth on a round table after adding leaves, an oblong tablecloth would be best. An oval tablecloth of the right length might not be wide enough at some points, and the problem gets worse as you add more leaves. That said, the tablecloth sellers I looked at online all make their "oblong" tablecloths as rectangles, not elongated circles. If you want an elongated circle, to provide even overhangs on a circle with leaves, use a custom tablecloth site. Here is a table linens size chart that may be of some help. http://www.TableclothsForLess.com/tablecloth-sizes.html
What measurements do I take to buy the correct sized table linens?
To find the correct size table linens you have to start with shape: square, oval, oblong, or round. Then you must measure the table and account for drop on the sides. Using this formula should give you an estimated size: Length of table + (desired dropx2)=tablecloth length. Width of table + (desired drop x2 ) = tablecloth width.
Will a tablecloth 2 meters X 3 meters fit a table of 5.5 square meters?
Yes.
Will a tablecloth 2 meters by 3 meters fit onto a table of 5.5 square meters?
If the table is more than 3m in its longest dimension, then no; for example if the table is 1m wide by 5.5m long then the tablecloth will not fit onto it and cover it (without being cut).If the table is more than 2m in its shortest dimension, then no; for example is the table is square, it will be approx 2.345m along each side and the tablecloth will not fit onto it and cover it (without being cut).However, if the longest dimension of the table is less than or equal to 3m and the shortest dimension is less than or equal to 2m, then it will fit since the area of the tablecloth is 2m x 3m = 6m2 and the table has a smaller area of 5.5m2.
What size tablecloth for a 6' x 2' table?
A 4 x 8 tablecloth would be suitable.
